Anytime you want to know what’s going on in rural Prince Edward Island, you talk to a rural Islander. And when government wants to understand how its policies and decisions affect rural Islanders, they can turn to the Rural Communities Council. “I call it rural-proofing,” says...
Generations after residential schools eroded many indigenous languages, the Mi’kmaq version of our national anthem is ringing through Prince Edward Island schools, sung by Island children. It is a beautiful and poignant example of reconciliation efforts and Island filmmaker...
The province is one step closer to hosting the 2023 Canada Winter Games. Today the Canada Games Council launched its official bid process, outlining what requirements Prince Edward Island must meet in order to host the 2023 winter games. The province also announced that Brian...
A provincial government investment of more than $3.3 million is helping 35 rural community organizations strengthen emergency response to keep residents safer. The Rural Growth Initiative provides community organizations with the opportunity to fund initiatives that strengthen...
Harmony Wagner says receiving an arts grant allows her to dig in and do necessary research to write a meaningful exploration of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s life. Wagner is among 25 Island artists who recently received a total of $75,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. “I...
Michelle Bouey says receiving an arts grant will help turn her dreams of creating an extended play record (EP) into reality. Bouey is among 24 Island artists who recently received a total of $100,000 through the provincial Arts Grants program. “There are times when an artist...
The PEI Government has recently conducted a Seafood Sector Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment.